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as in apostasy
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as in desertion
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Recent Examples of defection
Despite widespread anger over Myanmar's faltering economy and high levels of defections, the junta has retained power with support from countries like China, India, Russia, and Thailand.
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Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
The previous coach, Ben Johnson, couldn’t get over the hump in his four seasons, having his roster hit hard by defections when a lack of name, image and likeness (NIL) money led to two key players receiving bigger paydays after last season.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 28 Mar. 2025
There were reports for a decade that his defection was imminent and even an erroneous report by a major outlet that a defection had happened.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Mar. 2025
By focusing on trust, addressing silent defection, and deploying AI judiciously, CCOs can turn challenges into opportunities.
—Blake Morgan, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
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Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Mar. 2025
The previous coach, Ben Johnson, couldn’t get over the hump in his four seasons, having his roster hit hard by defections when a lack of name, image and likeness (NIL) money led to two key players receiving bigger paydays after last season.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 28 Mar. 2025
There were reports for a decade that his defection was imminent and even an erroneous report by a major outlet that a defection had happened.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Mar. 2025
By focusing on trust, addressing silent defection, and deploying AI judiciously, CCOs can turn challenges into opportunities.
—Blake Morgan, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for defection
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Throughout its engagement with the OIC, the special envoy has prioritized the protection of human rights, routinely championing the equal rights of religious minorities and opposing laws that criminalize blasphemy and apostasy.—
Arsalan Suleman,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Aug. 2017
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Whether his parents realize the extent of his apostasy isn’t clear.—
Judith Shulevitz,
The Atlantic,
16 Mar. 2025
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They were charged with desertion of a child and abandonment of an animal.—
Liam Quinn,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Afterward, a mock court-martial was held, complete with the sentencing and execution of a private accused of desertion.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Apr. 2025
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The schism is reaching a boiling point weeks before Oakland voters select a new permanent mayor — the only person who can hire or fire a city administrator.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
1 Apr. 2025
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But Trump’s return to power has also laid bare a schism between the Left and the more pragmatic party leadership.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
29 Mar. 2025
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The yelling is absolutely inexcusable and will indeed continue this, causing more harm and feelings of abandonment.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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Eliminating the growing risk of cart abandonment is crucial for businesses to reach their short and long-term goals.—
Asaf Darash,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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The second major structural change involves one of the hallmarks of SARS-CoV-2 as compared to SARS-CoV-1: initial scission at the S1 furin cleavage site.—
William A. Haseltine,
Forbes,
6 May 2022
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When the nucleus ultimately disintegrates, these pieces move apart rapidly and the neck snaps quickly, a process known as scission.—
Charles Q. Choi,
Scientific American,
24 Feb. 2021
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Nader reportedly ended things due to suspecting Savchenko of infidelity.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Not this evil man blaming Tracy for his infidelity!—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, China will take all necessary measures to defend national sovereignty and territorial integrity, and firmly oppose 'Taiwan independence' separatism and external interference.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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There was a shining optimism to its sound, which mixed funk with the ecstasy of gospel, a little rock and a touch of psychedelia — as well as a vision of community and brotherhood that stood out in a period of political separatism.—
Rob Tannenbaum,
New York Times,
11 Feb. 2025
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The misconception that only older caregivers need support is dangerously flawed.—
Joseph Coughlin,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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This is a common misconception, but is just plainly false.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Defection.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/defection. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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